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Update to City Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy

Original title: Approve Resolution 2024-073 to update the Fraud Policy to the Fraud, Waste & Abuse Policy to prevent and detect fraud, waste, or abuse as defined in Florida Statutes sec. 11.45(1). (Finance Director)

August 13, 2024

government accountabilityfinancial policyfraud preventionmunicipal governance

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution updates the standards and definitions the city uses to identify and investigate the misuse of public funds and resources, as required by Florida Statutes section 11.45(1).

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Employees

Employees will be subject to the updated definitions and reporting standards regarding the use of city resources.

Finance Department

The department is responsible for implementing and enforcing the updated policy standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering Resolution 2024-073 to expand the existing Fraud Policy into a comprehensive ' Policy.' This update aligns city procedures with definitions established in Florida state law.

Key Facts

  • Resolution 2024-073 proposes renaming and expanding the current 'Fraud Policy' to the 'Fraud, Waste & Abuse Policy'.
  • The policy update incorporates the specific definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse found in Florida Statutes section 11.45(1).
  • The primary objective of the policy is to establish formal mechanisms to prevent and detect the misuse of city resources.
  • The resolution was introduced by the Finance Director on May 1, 2024.
  • The file number associated with this legislative item is 24-253.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the old policy and the new one?
The new policy expands the scope from just 'fraud' to include 'waste' and 'abuse,' using definitions provided by Florida state law.
Why is the city making this change?
The change is intended to align city internal policies with state-level definitions for identifying and preventing the misuse of public assets.

Why It Matters

This resolution updates the standards and definitions the city uses to identify and investigate the misuse of public funds and resources, as required by Florida Statutes section 11.45(1).

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Alignment with State Standards

The city is moving from a self-defined fraud policy to one explicitly tethered to Florida state statutory definitions.

Florida Statutes sec. 11.45(1)

Connected Entities

organizationCity Council“The governing body responsible for voting on the resolution.”Map →
otherFlorida Statutes sec. 11.45(1)“The state law providing the legal definition for fraud, waste, and abuse.”Map →
personFinance Director“The official responsible for introducing the policy update.”Map →

Sources

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